John A. Reist – December 11th, 1938 – December 19th, 2014
John Adam Reist, 76, of Anderson, passed December 19th, 2014, at home in his sleep after an extended illness.
He was born December 11th, 1938, in Wildcat Hollow, Virginia, and retired as a decorated soldier from the United States Navy on May 1st, 1976, after 20 years of dedicated service.
John was an extremely loving and devoted husband, a loving brother, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. John’s family feels so lucky to have had the pleasure of being a part of his life. He loved his family dearly and unconditionally.
John enjoyed fishing, visiting Las Vegas, the riverboat, and traveling.
John was preceded in death by his wife of 46 years, Hope M. Reist; his brother, James (Jimmy) W. Reist; his parents, Mary Bunch and Jack Bunch; a granddaughter, Amanda Crum; and sister Catherine Hyatt.
He was survived by his children; Danny and wife Brenda Hinkle, Jamie and husband Mark Henderson, Judie and husband Robert Scott, Robbin and husband Benny Naylor, Rose and husband Carl Jones, and Joy and husband Kelly Jones; his grandchildren; Forrest Daniel, Justin, Heather, Scott, Jake, Emily, Randal, Joe, Holly, Rocky, Tasha, Andrea, Adam, Eric, Ryan, Alex, Holden, Josh, Leah, Christy, Tasha Rose, and Jonn. He was also survived by many great grandchildren.
Rose says
I love and miss you Dad ….RIP <3
James estep says
He was a very giving and caring man. Was a pleasure to know him. My condolences and thoughts go out to his family.
Farah says
We will miss you. RIH
Tasha rose says
Even though I didn’t get to say goodbye. I love and miss you papaw.<3 I will do my best to live the ways you taught me!!!(': <3<3<3
Howard & Jayne Hinkle says
We were so sorry to here John died. We will miss him a lot. and sorry for your loss.
Donna Banks says
I am so sorry for your loss. I will be praying for you and the family.
Tiffany says
So sorry to have lost such a wonderful person who has touched more hearts then u could imagine. R.I.P.
Jamie Annette Reist-Brim says
So sorry for your loss. Please know he brought us all so much joy, especially dad–they had so much fun! I’m forever grateful they had each other!!! And as dad told me to tell uncle before he passed….The couch bandits (shall) ride again!! XOXOX
joshuajoens says
i love you grandpa you are awesome.
jim jones says
rip my friend ill miss u much when come see the kids ill hold dear the times at ur home an anderson speedway the pow wows
Nancy Hinkle says
will always miss you. Younger than me!!
Brat Child says
Dance in heaven with your beautiful bride and protect all of us. We miss you so much Papaw. ∞
Josh says
Love you grandpa